Fukuo Shrine

Fukuo Shrine
Sacred kounogi Taishi cedar
Precinct
guardian dog
Chozuya
approach
entrance
stone monument
Fukuo Shrine
Sacred kounogi Taishi cedar
Precinct
guardian dog
Chozuya
approach
entrance
stone monument

Fukuo Shrine, located at the top of the steep stone steps, is said to be dedicated to Bishamonten 1,200 years ago by Prince Shotoku, and is a lively shrine held every month with the number 3 as a festival.
The history of this shrine dates back to about 1,400 years ago, during the reign of Emperor Bidatsu, Buddhist craftsman Yasuami came from Baekje and carved a statue of Bishamonten. Later, on the order of Prince Shotoku, he enshrined this statue on Mt. Fukuo and used it to protect the country. It is said that it was used as a protection for IseJingu.

The grounds of the shrine are thick with old cedar trees, giving it a solemn atmosphere, and among them is a huge kounogi called Taishisugi, which is over 1,000 years old and is a testament to its ancient history. There is a legend of a tengu on Mt. Fukuo, and a statue of a tengu is enshrined on the approach.

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Detailed information

address
Oaza Taguchi, Komono KomonoTown Mie-gun
telephone number
059-396-1269 (福王神社)
Access by public transportation

50 minutes by Fukuozan Yuki bus from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station to the last stop. It is a 50 minute walk from the bus stop to the main shrine.

Access by car

40 minutes by car from Higashi-Meihan Expressway Yokkaichi IC

parking

Upper 40 units, lower 100 units

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